Friday, January 26, 2007

Sugar N' Spice Cookies


These are my favorite cold winter night cookie! Mom made these when I was little and they are still a family favorite!

3/4 C shortening
1 C. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 C molasses
2 C flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp cloves
3/4 tsp ginger
confectioners sugar

1. Heat over to 375 degrees
2. Mix: shortening, sugar, egg, molasses thoroughly.
3. Blend dry ingredients. Stir into shortening.
4. Form 1 inch balls. Place on greased baking sheets (or on parchment paper covered sheets)
5. Bake 10-12 minutes
6. Roll in confectioners sugar while still warm.

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